The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $420,420 Project Grant under the Engineering (CFDA 47.041) program to the Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska, operating as the University of Nebraska, for the project "CAREER: Integration of Steel Grain Bin Vulnerability and Rural Community Resilience for Multiple Hazards." The 5-year award, starting on September 1, 2024, aims to advance understanding of the performance of steel grain bins and the resilience of agriculturally-based rural communities when subjected to natural hazards, particularly earthquakes and windstorms. The research plan includes high-fidelity numerical modeling, large-scale seismic and aeroelastic testing of steel grain bins, and development of models to evaluate community resilience. The project will also create a citizen science reconnaissance platform to engage rural citizens in disaster resilience research. The findings will be shared with grain bin manufacturers and rural communities to enhance infrastructure and community preparedness.
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